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1 week ago | 
politicsdigest.ng | Maimuna Aliyu |Festus Adedayo |Adnan Mukhtar |Kabir Akintayo
Chibok Girls: 14 Years After their Mass AbductionBy Maimuna Katuka Aliyu,On the night of April 14, 2014, 276 schoolgirls were abducted from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The incident shocked the world and sparked international outrage, leading to the global #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Unending Agony for FamiliesWhile over 100 of the girls have since been rescued or escaped, more than 90 remain missing.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsdiaryonline.com | Maimuna Aliyu |Maimuna Katuka.. |Chimezie Godfrey |Abiodun Komolafe
Pollution is one of the greatest threats to human existence, yet it remains one of the most underestimated. Across the world, air, water, and land are being poisoned by industrial waste, plastic, toxic emissions, and deforestation. The impact is devastating—rising diseases, extreme climate shifts, and dwindling biodiversity. Yet, many people treat it as a distant problem, failing to see that the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that grows our food are already contaminated.
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2 months ago | 
healthdigest.ng | Sodiq Ojuroungbe |Maimuna Aliyu |Janet Ogundepo
The President of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, Prof Aminu Mohammad has revealed that no fewer than 1,321 consultants in various medical fields have moved abroad in the last five years. Mohammad warned that the shortage of senior doctors may worsen by 2030 if nothing is done to address the root causes of the persistent brain drain popularly known as japa syndrome sshrinking the health sector.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
tribuneonlineng.com | Maimuna Aliyu
THE harmattan season, characterised by dry and dusty winds, impacts various aspects of daily life, particularly in parts of West Africa. This seasonal change brings about significant challenges, health risks, especially regarding fuel storage. As temperatures drop and humidity levels fluctuate, understanding how to store fuel safely becomes crucial for both individuals and government entities.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
healthdigest.ng | Maimuna Aliyu |Mairo M Mudi |Usman Muhammad Salihu
Bauchi Gets N1bn Medical Oxygen Plant from UNICEFThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated a newly constructed Pressure Swing Absorption Oxygen Plant worth over N1 billion to the Bauchi State Government.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
healthdigest.ng | Maimuna Aliyu |Mairo M Mudi |Usman Muhammad Salihu
Over 98,000 Nigerian Women Die Annually from Firewood Use – WHOThe Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said that over 98,000 Nigerian women die from the use of firewood, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The minister added that using firewood to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner was equal to smoking 20 packs of cigarette in a day, emphasizing the necessity of transitioning to cleaner sources of energy.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
healthdigest.ng | Maimuna Aliyu |Usman Muhammad Salihu |Mairo M Mudi
Nigerian Researchers Develop Smart Vaccine Cooling DeviceNigerian researchers have developed a smart cooling device for transporting and storing medical supplies such as vaccines and diagnostic samples. Different vaccines require different storage temperatures, and maintaining the correct conditions in cold rooms is crucial for preserving their potency and effectiveness.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
healthdigest.ng | In Nigeria |Maimuna Aliyu |Usman Muhammad Salihu |Rabi Umar
Citing the importance of early intervention, paediatricians have said delivering oxygen to preterm babies within 10 minutes of birth is crucial for their survival. The child health experts, however, warned that administering excess oxygen to premature babies could lead to organ failure and brain damage due to their immature lungs.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
healthdigest.ng | Maimuna Aliyu
According to the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), there has been a sharp increase in the malnutrition crisis affecting women and children, with Kaduna State facing particularly concerning statistics.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
theafrica.co.za | Maimuna Aliyu
Diabetes Day Boosting Access to Quality Treatment in Nigeria By Maimuna Katuka Aliyu Every year, on November 14, people worldwide observe World Diabetes Day, dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, prevention, and care. The theme for 2024, Access to Diabetes Care, and its slogan, "Empowering Global Health," highlights the critical need for equitable access to diabetes treatment and education.
